The Concept

The Z3 is an evolution of the Buzz Z
Defining factors: Ease, Comfort, Maximum Pleasure in the 1-2 / B Class

New Features

New airfoil: A lot of research and testing was completed in order to achieve better pitch stability and a smoother variation of lift across the entire range of the wing’s angle of attack.
This translates into a wing with one of the highest levels of comfort imaginable.
Another benefit of this new profile was increased efficiency, and therefore better glide performance in turbulent air.

The aspect ratio remained very close to the Buzz Z, at 5.15. Safety, comfort, a forgiving feel, and fun were the main criteria.

New mini-ribs on the trailing edge reduce drag. This is a free performance boost, without no sacrifice of safety.

Same amount of cells and the same internal structure with the same diagonal and compression strap layout as the Buzz Z. This construction has proven to be the best compromise for this category of wing; we get the necessary complexity to achieve a very clean sail, compactness, precise and smooth handling, and a high level of performance, all without overloading the sail.

Our latest research in light wings has helped us to keep the weight down. The Z3 is about 400g lighter than the Buzz Z. This reduction in weight is beneficial at every level : from carrying your wing to the inflation characteristics and the flying behaviour, and especially the handling and safety. In every category, lighter is better.

Line optimisation has reduced overall line drag by 12%, another ‘free’ performance boost.
New Cell Openings: The size and shape has been changed in order to optimise airflow in this crucial area, yielding smoother handling and a perfect feel at trim speed.
To achieve a higher level of stability and cohesion in the sail and to create a smooth and highly assuring feeling, we have also reorganized the cell’s width and adjusted the amount and positioning of the cell shaping.